asked the Minister for Finance if he will state in respect of each of the last three years for which the information is available (a) the number of former members of the Gárda Síochána in receipt of pensions, and (b) the average rate of pension payable, distinguishing between the several ranks formerly held by the persons concerned.
Written Answers. - Gárda Síochána Pensions.
The information asked for by the Deputy is as follows:—
(a) The numbers of former members of the Gárda Síochána in receipt of pensions were:—
|
Rank |
1943 |
1944 |
1945 |
|
Commissioners and Asst. Commissioners |
3 |
3 |
2 |
|
Chief Superintendents and Superintendents |
39 |
41 |
40 |
|
Inspectors |
18 |
18 |
19 |
|
Sergeants |
81 |
91 |
103 |
|
Gárdaí |
97 |
115 |
137 |
|
TOTAL |
238 |
268 |
301 |
(b) The average rates of pension paid during these years were:—
|
Rank |
1943 |
1944 |
1945 |
|||
|
Commissioners and Asst. Commissioners |
£ |
s. |
£ |
s. |
£ |
s. |
|
540 |
0 |
540 |
0 |
550 |
0 |
|
|
Chief Superintendents and Superintendents |
278 |
17 |
279 |
10 |
299 |
18 |
|
Inspectors |
209 |
13 |
209 |
13 |
212 |
2 |
|
Sergeants |
129 |
11 |
131 |
1 |
135 |
4 |
|
Gárdaí |
71 |
16 |
76 |
5 |
82 |
19 |